Okay, so its pizza night and you reach for that usual beer or soda. Why not mix things up a bit and pair that cheesy slice of heaven with a glass of wine instead. After all, wine is always a great compliment to many Italian dishes. Why should pizza be any different?
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Wine and Italian food go hand in hand, but not many of us are sure how to cook with wine. For starters, the wine that should be used is one that you would drink yourself. This does not have to be an expensive wine. Wines that are so called “cooking wines” are [...]

Olive is the main type of cooking oil used in Italy, Sicily and all over the Mediterranean. With the popularity of the Mediterranean diet in the United States many are now starting to incorporate olive oil into their daily diet. With that being said, many Americans do not understand the labeling of olive [...]

The exact origin of the artichoke is sketchy, but some food historians believe that it came from Northern Africa. These green globes began being cultivated all over the Mediterranean region during the Roman period. Artichokes were grown on the island of Sicily when the Greeks occupied the island. This tasty bud is [...]

The Caesar salad is a common site on many restaurant menus. This popular salad has a long and misunderstood history in the food world. There has been many an argument by food historians on who invented this romaine-laden salad. One of the most common misconceptions is that the salad was named after [...]

Prosciutto is a dry-cured ham that is used in many Italian dishes. This delicious thin sliced leg of swine is one of the most popular cured meats in Italian cuisine. Some of the most expensive types of prosciutto come from Northern Italy and Central Italy. These delectable thinly sliced pieces of ham [...]

Mention pasta and many mouths begin to water at the thought of the many Italian dishes that are made with it. With a sauce or without, many Americans have a love affair with this wonderful food. Italian pasta dishes are said to be one of most popular types of cuisine in North America.

When we hear the term tomato sauce the first picture that pops in our heads is a heaping bowl of pasta smothered in a deep red sauce. This type of sauce is generally at the base for many pasta dishes. Tomato sauce can vary between recipes such as a more traditional Italian flavor [...]

GI’s coming home from World War II made pizza one of the most popular Italian dishes in the United States.  Many of the soldiers were first introduced to this culinary delight in Italy.  When the war was over, many of the soldiers returned home and introduced the American culture to pizza.  Thus, our love affair [...]

The calzone is an Italian favorite food. This popular hand held dish is a turnover made from pizza dough and stuffed with a variety of ingredients. The calzone first appeared in ancient Italy. The dish was and still is served in restaurants and street venders all over Italy. The calzone is [...]